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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,235.50, 1,296,144.99 and 536,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,235.50, 1,296,144.99 and 536,905.26 is: 740,929.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,235.50 : 1,296,144.99 = 536,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,235.50/1,296,144.99 = 536,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,235.50x = 1,296,144.99 × 536,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,235.50x = 695,907,062,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,907,062,853.65/939,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,929.26

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